- 230 W. Chicago Ave., Near North
You can tell by the way the waitresses gossip with the customers that Steve's enjoys a loyal, regular crowd. Gyros, burgers, Italian beef and sausage are some ... READ MORE
You can tell by the way the waitresses gossip with the customers that Steve's enjoys a loyal, regular crowd. Gyros, burgers, Italian beef and sausage are some ... READ MORE
The understated exterior of this small Chinese restaurant makes the elegant interior a surprise. Great Sea, which opened in 1988, serves dishes both simple and ... READ MORE
Two North Park restaurants--one Italian, one Mexican--are rolled together with Angelo's Pizza and Mi Rancho. The food is very tasty, no matter which part of th... READ MORE
Big pasta dishes, acclaimed pizza, daily specials (like Thursday lasagna and lake perch on Fridays) and more feature at this traditional Italian spot. READ MORE
Like its Palatine sister, this big, boisterous dog shop offers a something-for-everyone menu starting with skinless Vienna Beef franks with all the trimmings (p... READ MORE
Korean dishes including bulgogi and kalbi that you cook at the table feature at this restaurant. READ MORE
This casual French spot has served bistro classics along with modern, creative dishes to the northwest suburbs since 1992. Founded by Dominique Legeai and Masat... READ MORE
In keeping with its elaborate neighbors, such as ESPN Grill, the fourth Big Bowl location boasts an elaborate design with bowl-shaped banquettes. The stir-fry m... READ MORE
This upscale River North steakhouse offers a variety of steaks, seafood and traditional Italian favorites such as assorted homemade pastas. Executive chef Feder... READ MORE
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's ... READ MORE
This intimate sushi bar in the Westin River North seats six but shares dining space and an Asian decor with the adjacent hotel lounge. Lunch brings in a crush o... READ MORE
This River North spot is owned by the same family as Lincoln Square's Spoon Thai Restaurant, but the menu here is broader, offering Thai dishes, sushi, sashimi ... READ MORE
Tacos, burritos and beer. What else do you need? READ MORE
Pleasant, counter-service place with a Euro fast-food ambiance serves panini, subs and other sandwiches, plus Italian items like arancini, pizza and pasta at di... READ MORE
This Guatemalan-based family dining restaurant chain (which has partnered up Levy Family Partners, an investment arm of Chicago restaurateur Larry Levy) has ope... READ MORE
This casual Irving Park spot, an offshoot of North Center’s El Llano, serves a meat-heavy menu of traditional Colombian fare similar to the lineup at the origin... READ MORE
Serving up Korean barbecue as authentic as any place in Chicago, this Albany Park BYOB also is revered among faithful regulars for the house specialty, bi bim b... READ MORE
This Irving Park bakery is best known for its fresh pita bread, which is cranked out of the oven all day long and can be snatched up by the 10-pack for less tha... READ MORE
Don't plan to hit up this Irving Park eatery for a mid-afternoon snack--the staff takes a siesta-style break from 2 to 6 p.m. And that's not the only European t... READ MORE
Created by the Lettuce Entertain You crew and located just around the corner from LEYE's popular Italian spot Osteria Via Stato, the city's second location of M... READ MORE